Book recommendations mockingbird, by kathryn erskine. Kathryn erskines second novel, mockingbird, sprang from the intersection of two lifechanging eventsa daughter diagnosed with aspergers, and the april 2007 shootings at virginia tech near. Before, when things got confusing, caitlin went to her older brother, devon. The addition of caitlins struggle with aspergers adds an amazing element to the tale. After working as a lawyer for fifteen years, kathryn realized that her real passion lay in writing.
Kathryn erskine does a lovely job of rendering caitlins world, the world of an aspergers person. Mockingbird audiobook by kathryn erskine, read by angela. She also has aspergers syndrome, and lives in a world of her own. Mockingbird is a moving novel by kathy erskine in which she tries to send a very important message in hopes that we may all understand each other better. Discussion guide to mockingbird by kathryn erskine grades. Devon smith caitlins older brother who died in the school shooting. Mockingbird is her first novel to be published in the uk, and has already garnered high praise in. The book tells the story of grammy awardwinning south african singer and civilrights activist miriam makeba, who brought global attention to the injustice of apartheid through her music while in exile. In 2012 it was awarded the dolly gray childrens literature award. Can a wise school counselor help caitlin reach out to a world shes never.
A vocabulary list featuring mockingbird by kathryn erskine, chapters 1. Winner of the 2010 national book award for young peoples literaturecaitlin has aspergers. Mockingbird by kathryn erskine chapters 2630 summary and analysis. In this moving novel, caitlins search for closure transforms her understanding of the world. As a resident of virginia, kathryn erskine was devastated by the 2007 shootings at virginia tech.
She used to rely on her older brother devon to explain to her how the world worked, but devon and two others were recently killed during a shooting spree at devons middle school in virginia. In mockingbirda poignant gem by acclaimed author kathryn erskinea talented young artist struggles to overcome a disability. Mockingbird by kathryn erskine by lauren bernardoni on prezi. In her search for it, caitlin discovers that not everything is black and whitethe world is full of colorsmessy and beautiful. Because this is written from caitlins point of view, readers are better able to understand her than the other characters in the story do, which creates a lot of sympathy for her. Kathryn erskine grew up countryhopping, living in the netherlands, israel, south africa and scotland before finally settling in virginia, usa. Although an authors note links the novel with the 2007 tragedy at virginia tech, this novel is not about violence as much as about the ways in which a wounded community heals.
Before, when things got confusing, caitlin went to her older brother, devon, for help. She grew up mostly overseas and attended eight different schools, her favorite being the hogwartstype castle in scotland. Kathryn erskine recreates the world as seen through caitlins eyes in such a realistic and believable way. This heartbreaking story is delivered in the straightforward, often funny voice of a fifthgrade girl with aspergers syndrome, who is frustrated by her inability to put herself in someone elses shoes. This printable literature guide also includes research ideas and activities to supplement classroom reading. Now she has only her widowed father to rely on, and he has problems and grief of his own. Mockingbird is a heartwarming story of loss and recovery. Praise for mockingbird erskine works in powerful imagery throughout. Erskine draws directly and indirectly on to kill a mockingbird and riffs on its central theme. Brook, tries to teach her how to empathize, but caitlin is used to depending on her big brother devon for guidance on such matters. Mockingbird by kathryn erskine disability in kidlit. Throughout the novel she is trying to find closure. The faculty, of course, did not consist of wizards, although.
We try to keep bookbrowses biographies both up to date and accurate, but with many thousands of lives to keep track of its a tough task. Download mockingbird by kathryn erskine ebook product description the national book award winner and one of the most important novels of our time for young readers caitlin has aspergers. Mockingbird is a young adult novel by american author kathryn erskine about a girl with aspergers syndrome coping with the loss of her brother. Free mockingbird worksheets and literature unit for. This book was written after the virginia tech school shootings, which is of course a very emotive subject.
Grace kendall at farrar, straus and giroux has bought mockingbird author kathryn erskine s debut picture book, mama africa, to be illustrated by charly palmer, also a debut. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. So, please help us if the information about this author is out of date or inaccurate, and you know of a more complete source, please let. Caitlin smith caitlin is 11 years old and has aspergers syndrome. Kathryn erskine mockingbird won americas national book award t enyearold caitlin smith is doubly bereaved. Fiction caitlin is a bright fifth grader and a gifted artist. We were reading to kill a mockingbird in class and once we began tkam, she recognized the allusions that once did not make sense to her when she read mockingbird the year prior. Kathryn erskine has written a mustread gem, one of the most moving novels of the year. The novel mockingbird, written by katheryn erskine tells an emotional story about a fith grade girl diagnosed with aspergers. The world according to her is black and white anything in betwe. Kathryn erskines website this bio was last updated on 11272017. She won the 2010 national book award for young peoples literature for her novel, mockingbird. Mockingbird by kathryn erskine book trailer youtube. To kill a mockingbird, by harper lee read the classic book that influenced katherine erskine compassionate, dramatic, and deeply moving, to kill a mockingbird takes readers to the roots of human behavior to innocence and experience, kindness and cruelty, love and hatred, humor and pathos.
Mockingbird ebook by kathryn erskine 9781101149317. But devon was killed in a school shooting, and caitlins dad is so distraught that he is. Caitlin is a bright fifth grader and a gifted artist. Author kathryn erskine does a wonderful job of getting into protagonist caitlins head and taking us with her in this sensitive, captivating book thats simply a great read. Although it can be difficult to distinguish between caitlyns thoughts and her dialogue when listening to this book by kathryn erskine philomel, 2010, angela jayne rogerss unadorned narration is poignant and forthright, making this title ideal for a group readlisten. To kill a mockingbird by harper lee book summary minute book report duration. Use the discussion questions in this guide to examine the complex social and emotional issues in kathryn erskines mockingbird, the story of a young girl with aspergers syndrome dealing with the tragic loss of her brother. The national book award winner and one of the most important novels of our time for young readerscaitlin has aspergers. Reading this book will really help you understand why some people act differently. I initially read it when a student brought her copy to me to read this fall. Kathryn erskine spent many years as a lawyer before realizing that shed rather write things that people might actually enjoy reading. Diagnosed with aspergers syndrome, 10yearold caitlin faces a range of social and emotional challenges.
This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion on mockingbird by kathryn erskine. Caitlins mother had died of cancer seven years before. Caitlin is a tenyearold girl with aspergers syndrome. Mockingbird by kathryn erskine huntley area public library. Mockingbird by kathryn erskine ebook xsy free ebook pdf. The short blurb on the inside cover noted that the main characters brother was dead, but the fact that the book involved a school shooting threw me for a loop, and i ended up finishing the book on my own, as i felt very uncomfortable addressing the idea of school shootings with my 8 year old even though she was very engaged in the book. This is a sensitivelywritten story of the human hearts ability to repair itself from loss and tragedy and to reinvest in life. Mockingbird by kathryn erksine arrived new and in good condition.
The author says it was inspired by the 2007 campus shootings of 33 people at virginia tech university in. In the aftermath of this tragedy, kathryn was driven to understand how community and family particularly families with specialneeds children dealt with this violent event, and how our lives might be different if we understood each other better. Kathryn erskine is an american writer of childrens literature. Review of mockingbird by kathryn erskine rhapsody in.
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